Easy Do it yourself hairstyles
One of the simplest and easy hairstyles to maintain is a short trendy hairstyle that is easily manageable, looks sexy and is often in fashion. You can part and style it quite easily with styling products. Alternatively you can scrunch dry it by scrunching up the hair in the palm of your hand under a blow dryer to give more volume in the hair.
On short to medium length hair, a simple and quick hairstyle may be to pin back your hair with some side combs. If you have more time, putting in some rollers the night before should give some pretty waves in your hair the next day that can be worn loose and also pinned back if required. When exercising or in a hurry, the classic ponytail is always a winner.
Another fast and quick hairstyle that you can do your self at home, is pigtails or also plaits. If you have more time, or another person handy, an elegant style that keeps the hair off the face is by doing a fishbone braid. You start this by plaiting the hair in the middle of the scalp, and adding an extra piece to all 3 sections of hair from the outside parts of the head, and then by joining it onto the middle plait.
If you're going out tonight and need a neat hairstyle, another easy one is the classic bun. This is a quick, classic and elegant hairstyle that can be achieved by tying the hair into a tight pony tail and wrapping the ponytail around and pinning the spiral of hair to the scalp.
About the Author: Amanda Byrne is an author on various topics with an active interest and knowledge on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, self image and physical fitness, acquired over the last 10 years.
On short to medium length hair, a simple and quick hairstyle may be to pin back your hair with some side combs. If you have more time, putting in some rollers the night before should give some pretty waves in your hair the next day that can be worn loose and also pinned back if required. When exercising or in a hurry, the classic ponytail is always a winner.
Another fast and quick hairstyle that you can do your self at home, is pigtails or also plaits. If you have more time, or another person handy, an elegant style that keeps the hair off the face is by doing a fishbone braid. You start this by plaiting the hair in the middle of the scalp, and adding an extra piece to all 3 sections of hair from the outside parts of the head, and then by joining it onto the middle plait.
If you're going out tonight and need a neat hairstyle, another easy one is the classic bun. This is a quick, classic and elegant hairstyle that can be achieved by tying the hair into a tight pony tail and wrapping the ponytail around and pinning the spiral of hair to the scalp.
About the Author: Amanda Byrne is an author on various topics with an active interest and knowledge on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, self image and physical fitness, acquired over the last 10 years.
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Having a beach wedding? Read this before you do!
Beach weddings are now becoming the most popular way to wed. Many couples are finding the simplicity of a beach wedding much easier on the wallet and much more romantic than a traditional church wedding. However, there are a few things to consider when planning a beach wedding to ensure everything goes without a hitch.
Firstly, you need to think about where you are going to get married. You need to pick a place where good weather is guaranteed. You also need to consider whether the actual ceremony will take place on the beach or whether you will go there after the vows for the reception meal. Note that when couples get married on the beach, there is often a great deal of wind. This makes any video footage very difficult to hear so bear this in mind.
Following on from the video footage, you may also wish to consider your photographs. In the heat of the midday sun, you may need to squint when the sun is strong. You may not notice it at the time, but imagine your disappointment when you see your photographs later and everyone is squinting or has their eyes shut. On this basis, it may be best to have your wedding in the early morning or late afternoon. The other benefit of this is that most beaches are public and will more than likely be full of holidaymakers in the middle of the day. If you marry in the early morning or afternoon the sunbathers will be minimized and so photograph backgrounds can be of the sea or sand rather than of holidaymakers.
When planning a beach wedding, you must also consider your outfits and your shoes in particular. High heels easily sink into the sand making it difficult to stand up if you are standing on soft sand. Also, if you are marrying in a hot location, consider elderly guests and children who may not respond well to excessive sunshine. Advise them to wear hats and/or loose fitting outfits that will keep them cool and covered from damaging effects of the sun. When choosing the bridal dress, be sure to avoid one that is too ?floaty? or one with a shoulder wrap. It is also a good idea to have a ?hair up? style. Otherwise, when the wind picks up on the shore, hair and clothes can flap about and get in the way of your face. Photographs can also be a bit disappointing if people are trying to brush hair from their eyes or constantly repositioning wraps and capes.
When it comes to wedding reception table style, there are so many ways in which a beach themed wedding can be achieved successfully. Shells always make a fantastic vehicle for getting the beach effect into your special day. Place cards and place card holders can include shells, chocolate sea shells can be used to decorate the cake, you could give seashells in organza bags as favours or provide guests with Personalised Beach Theme Mint Tins.
If you are striving to create a modern feel, why not present guests with stripy sticks of rock? These are always a great talking point for guests and give people a chance to reminisce on their childhood beach holidays. Flip Flop Floating Candle favours give guests something they can keep and provide reception tables with a splash of bright colour.
So, proving you consider all options carefully, beach weddings can be absolutely perfect. Remember to consider the time of day when you marry and the time of year. A perfect day starts with the perfect weather so try to pick somewhere when sunshine is pretty much guaranteed. You also need to think carefully about the outfits of the bridal party and the shoes in particular. Heads and shoulders should be covered where possible.
The best way to minimize beach wedding problems, is to have a quick ceremony on the beach. Then, take the reception off the beach to a hotel or marquee. This way, weather is not going to affect your day. Also, it gives another location for photographs in case those on the beach are over exposed due to excessive light. Equally, you do not have to worry about food being spoiled by blowing sand or excessive heat.
If you really want to cheat, don?t go to the beach at all ? bring the beach to you! Why not set your reception venue up like a beach? There are many ways this can do done so that guests have the illusion of being by the seaside. This way, you are guaranteed a perfect day that none of nature?s elements can spoil!
Emily Tanner - Article written by Emily Tanner from "World of Wedding Favours" - Where all customers are guaranteed superior customer service and quick delivery times on their quality - and competitively priced - wedding favours. Why don?t you browse their amazing range of beautiful products at: Beach Wedding Favours
Firstly, you need to think about where you are going to get married. You need to pick a place where good weather is guaranteed. You also need to consider whether the actual ceremony will take place on the beach or whether you will go there after the vows for the reception meal. Note that when couples get married on the beach, there is often a great deal of wind. This makes any video footage very difficult to hear so bear this in mind.
Following on from the video footage, you may also wish to consider your photographs. In the heat of the midday sun, you may need to squint when the sun is strong. You may not notice it at the time, but imagine your disappointment when you see your photographs later and everyone is squinting or has their eyes shut. On this basis, it may be best to have your wedding in the early morning or late afternoon. The other benefit of this is that most beaches are public and will more than likely be full of holidaymakers in the middle of the day. If you marry in the early morning or afternoon the sunbathers will be minimized and so photograph backgrounds can be of the sea or sand rather than of holidaymakers.
When planning a beach wedding, you must also consider your outfits and your shoes in particular. High heels easily sink into the sand making it difficult to stand up if you are standing on soft sand. Also, if you are marrying in a hot location, consider elderly guests and children who may not respond well to excessive sunshine. Advise them to wear hats and/or loose fitting outfits that will keep them cool and covered from damaging effects of the sun. When choosing the bridal dress, be sure to avoid one that is too ?floaty? or one with a shoulder wrap. It is also a good idea to have a ?hair up? style. Otherwise, when the wind picks up on the shore, hair and clothes can flap about and get in the way of your face. Photographs can also be a bit disappointing if people are trying to brush hair from their eyes or constantly repositioning wraps and capes.
When it comes to wedding reception table style, there are so many ways in which a beach themed wedding can be achieved successfully. Shells always make a fantastic vehicle for getting the beach effect into your special day. Place cards and place card holders can include shells, chocolate sea shells can be used to decorate the cake, you could give seashells in organza bags as favours or provide guests with Personalised Beach Theme Mint Tins.
If you are striving to create a modern feel, why not present guests with stripy sticks of rock? These are always a great talking point for guests and give people a chance to reminisce on their childhood beach holidays. Flip Flop Floating Candle favours give guests something they can keep and provide reception tables with a splash of bright colour.
So, proving you consider all options carefully, beach weddings can be absolutely perfect. Remember to consider the time of day when you marry and the time of year. A perfect day starts with the perfect weather so try to pick somewhere when sunshine is pretty much guaranteed. You also need to think carefully about the outfits of the bridal party and the shoes in particular. Heads and shoulders should be covered where possible.
The best way to minimize beach wedding problems, is to have a quick ceremony on the beach. Then, take the reception off the beach to a hotel or marquee. This way, weather is not going to affect your day. Also, it gives another location for photographs in case those on the beach are over exposed due to excessive light. Equally, you do not have to worry about food being spoiled by blowing sand or excessive heat.
If you really want to cheat, don?t go to the beach at all ? bring the beach to you! Why not set your reception venue up like a beach? There are many ways this can do done so that guests have the illusion of being by the seaside. This way, you are guaranteed a perfect day that none of nature?s elements can spoil!
Emily Tanner - Article written by Emily Tanner from "World of Wedding Favours" - Where all customers are guaranteed superior customer service and quick delivery times on their quality - and competitively priced - wedding favours. Why don?t you browse their amazing range of beautiful products at: Beach Wedding Favours
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Las Vegas Weddings: The Shalimar Wedding Chapel
The Shalimar Wedding Chapel is a Las Vegas chapel located inside the Howard Johnson hotel, right on the Las Vegas Strip. The Shalimar is a cute chapel featuring wooden pews and floral arrangements. The chapel offers three wedding packages to choose from.
The most inexpensive package costs only $129 making it a real bargain for anybody looking for a cheap, quickie Las Vegas wedding. The package includes a chapel wedding, flowers for the bride, a boutonniere for the groom, twelve photos, and a VHS video of your wedding ceremony. A witness, minister, and limousine are also provided although the minister's donation and limo driver's tip is not included in the price of the package.
The chapel also offers an Elvis package which features Eddie Powers, a world famous Elvis impersonator who has been featured on television shows and in movies such as Fools Rush In. If you have seen this movie, Eddie is the Elvis impersonator that gives away Salma Hayek's character when she marries Matthew Perry. If you choose the Elvis package, Elvis sing three songs and give the bride away. If you are renewing your vows, he can also perform the wedding ceremony.
Helicopter wedding packages are also offered by the Shalimar Wedding Chapel. The package, which goes for around $1000, includes a wedding in a helicopter as it flies over the famous Las Vegas Strip. Photographs, a video, the minister, and limo service are also provided with this package.
The most inexpensive package costs only $129 making it a real bargain for anybody looking for a cheap, quickie Las Vegas wedding. The package includes a chapel wedding, flowers for the bride, a boutonniere for the groom, twelve photos, and a VHS video of your wedding ceremony. A witness, minister, and limousine are also provided although the minister's donation and limo driver's tip is not included in the price of the package.
The chapel also offers an Elvis package which features Eddie Powers, a world famous Elvis impersonator who has been featured on television shows and in movies such as Fools Rush In. If you have seen this movie, Eddie is the Elvis impersonator that gives away Salma Hayek's character when she marries Matthew Perry. If you choose the Elvis package, Elvis sing three songs and give the bride away. If you are renewing your vows, he can also perform the wedding ceremony.
Helicopter wedding packages are also offered by the Shalimar Wedding Chapel. The package, which goes for around $1000, includes a wedding in a helicopter as it flies over the famous Las Vegas Strip. Photographs, a video, the minister, and limo service are also provided with this package.
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Personalized Cocktail Hour Gifts
Want to know a great way to add a little spice to the cocktail hour? Well it is quite simple make it fun hand out keepsakes as gifts, have drawings for gifts and just relax and enjoy the evening. Below I have listed some popular personalized gifts that you can have at your cocktail hour.
Personalized Cocktail Shaker
Personalize your bar with this stainless steel cocktail shaker. You can usually get this cocktail shaker personalized with up to three block initials. This is a great item to have at your cocktail hour.
Personalized Drinking Glasses
Let cocktail hour begin in style when you purchase a set of 4 glass tumblers. May be engraved with a single block initial or three contemporary block initials on each glass. Purchase yourself a few sets and you are ready to go. Get the tumblers personalized for each member of your wedding party.
Personalized Glass Mug
Raise your glass and celebrate your special day in style with this classic glass mug. Groomsmen love this mug for its simple, light weight design. You can get this mug personalized with your initials.
Personalized Shot Glasses
They say boys will be boys so why should the wedding day be any different? Your groomsmen will have a blast toasting the bride and groom with this classic style shot glass. Makes the perfect gift that your buddies will enjoy for many years to come. Get this shot glass personalized with your initials.
These are just a few of the many different gifts that you can purchase for your cocktail hour. So just browse around and we are sure that you will find the perfect gifts.
Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas Wedding Favors. She sells many different groomsmen gifts and bridesmaid gifts. So whether you are looking for wedding gifts or wedding favors we got you covered.
Personalized Cocktail Shaker
Personalize your bar with this stainless steel cocktail shaker. You can usually get this cocktail shaker personalized with up to three block initials. This is a great item to have at your cocktail hour.
Personalized Drinking Glasses
Let cocktail hour begin in style when you purchase a set of 4 glass tumblers. May be engraved with a single block initial or three contemporary block initials on each glass. Purchase yourself a few sets and you are ready to go. Get the tumblers personalized for each member of your wedding party.
Personalized Glass Mug
Raise your glass and celebrate your special day in style with this classic glass mug. Groomsmen love this mug for its simple, light weight design. You can get this mug personalized with your initials.
Personalized Shot Glasses
They say boys will be boys so why should the wedding day be any different? Your groomsmen will have a blast toasting the bride and groom with this classic style shot glass. Makes the perfect gift that your buddies will enjoy for many years to come. Get this shot glass personalized with your initials.
These are just a few of the many different gifts that you can purchase for your cocktail hour. So just browse around and we are sure that you will find the perfect gifts.
Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas Wedding Favors. She sells many different groomsmen gifts and bridesmaid gifts. So whether you are looking for wedding gifts or wedding favors we got you covered.
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How To Choose The Right Wedding Cake
There was a time when couples planning their wedding had only three or four flavors from which to choose a wedding cake. They might get lucky with someone that enjoyed experimenting with different flavors and frosting, but for the most part, their options were limited. Today, couples have numerous options that they can choose from. These range from a huge list of catalogue cakes to custom cakes. Here are a few tips on how to choose the perfect wedding cake.
For your wedding, keep in mind that when it comes to the wedding cake, there is no right or wrong. You select the flavors, designs, decorations, and size you want. Even if you were planning a completely traditional wedding, you still have options that will make your cake stand out from the crowd. For a truly amazing wedding cake and a cake representing your personality and character, you should think about working with a confectionary artist.
Although finding a confectionary artist in the United States can be a bit of a challenge, this form of artistry has actually been in existence for more than 150 years. This type of artist does not simply decorate a wedding cake they actually sculpt and script it, making it magnificent and unique. The cakes they design are very ornate and lavish works of art. True masterpieces.
Another option, which is not as expensive, but will still give the cake originality, is to work closely with a florist and have tropical flowers brought in to adorn the cake. You can choose the color, flavor, and style of cake you like and then use exotic flowers for the decoration. In this case, you could have a larger piece created for the cake topper and then have various flowers drape down the sides of the cake, creating a breathtaking piece. If you like, you can even choose edible flowers that can be served with the cake.
Just remember that the options for custom wedding cakes are endless. With a little creativity, an ordinary cake can be completely transformed. Talented bakers or cake decorators can make something special, something unlike any other couple?s wedding cake.
If you want to offer your guests some variety, think about ordering a smaller wedding cake, say two tiers, along with several other sheet cakes made of different flavors. This way, a little more money can go into the larger cake?s design without skimping on flavor for your guests.
One of the most exciting aspects of choosing your wedding cake is the wonderful new flavors. Sure, you could stick with traditional flavors such as chocolate and vanilla, but you have literally hundreds of flavor options. For instance, you might consider a Pina Colada cake for a tropical themed wedding, a cherry and strawberry cake for a Valentine?s Day wedding, or a banana shortcake flavored cake for a casual daytime wedding. Remember, if you cannot find what you like, most of today?s wedding cake makers can come up with something completely unique for your special day.
Finally, make sure you check with several cake makers. That way you will be able to make a good comparison that will insure your wedding day is truly unique.
L Hayes is a wedding professional and owner of Wedding Favors Emporium. They carry an extensive line of unique wedding favors as well as bridesmaids, groomsmen, and bridal shower gifts. For more information about wedding planning and wedding reception ideas, visit their website at: Wedding Favors Emporium.com
For your wedding, keep in mind that when it comes to the wedding cake, there is no right or wrong. You select the flavors, designs, decorations, and size you want. Even if you were planning a completely traditional wedding, you still have options that will make your cake stand out from the crowd. For a truly amazing wedding cake and a cake representing your personality and character, you should think about working with a confectionary artist.
Although finding a confectionary artist in the United States can be a bit of a challenge, this form of artistry has actually been in existence for more than 150 years. This type of artist does not simply decorate a wedding cake they actually sculpt and script it, making it magnificent and unique. The cakes they design are very ornate and lavish works of art. True masterpieces.
Another option, which is not as expensive, but will still give the cake originality, is to work closely with a florist and have tropical flowers brought in to adorn the cake. You can choose the color, flavor, and style of cake you like and then use exotic flowers for the decoration. In this case, you could have a larger piece created for the cake topper and then have various flowers drape down the sides of the cake, creating a breathtaking piece. If you like, you can even choose edible flowers that can be served with the cake.
Just remember that the options for custom wedding cakes are endless. With a little creativity, an ordinary cake can be completely transformed. Talented bakers or cake decorators can make something special, something unlike any other couple?s wedding cake.
If you want to offer your guests some variety, think about ordering a smaller wedding cake, say two tiers, along with several other sheet cakes made of different flavors. This way, a little more money can go into the larger cake?s design without skimping on flavor for your guests.
One of the most exciting aspects of choosing your wedding cake is the wonderful new flavors. Sure, you could stick with traditional flavors such as chocolate and vanilla, but you have literally hundreds of flavor options. For instance, you might consider a Pina Colada cake for a tropical themed wedding, a cherry and strawberry cake for a Valentine?s Day wedding, or a banana shortcake flavored cake for a casual daytime wedding. Remember, if you cannot find what you like, most of today?s wedding cake makers can come up with something completely unique for your special day.
Finally, make sure you check with several cake makers. That way you will be able to make a good comparison that will insure your wedding day is truly unique.
L Hayes is a wedding professional and owner of Wedding Favors Emporium. They carry an extensive line of unique wedding favors as well as bridesmaids, groomsmen, and bridal shower gifts. For more information about wedding planning and wedding reception ideas, visit their website at: Wedding Favors Emporium.com
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Creating Interesting Unique Wedding Favors
When you begin planning your wedding you want it to be something that not only you and your future spouse will always remember, but you also want it to be something that your friends and family will remember as well. One of the best ways of doing this is through the use of unique wedding favors.
Wedding favors run the gamut of napkins and matchbooks to candles and mirrors. In fact, you are completely unlimited to the kinds of decorations and wedding favors you incorporate into your wedding design and aura.
If you and your fiancé are extremely into one type of hobby or a lifestyle, you can use this to create a personalized wedding that is completely unique. Create your wedding favors out of objects or scaled down versions of objects that reflect the particular hobby or lifestyle that is unique to you and the one you are going to marry.
In fact, one of the best ways to bring unique wedding favors into the plans of your wedding is to create them yourself or to have an artisan or crafter create them for you. Of course, this can be tedious and if you're not careful could add to your wedding costs but the effect may well be worth it. With that being said, the costs can be offset by getting started on them early in the wedding stages, buying them in bulk or when they are on sale.
A quick and easy way to create unique wedding favors is to purchase blank stock versions that are close to what your looking for and using paints and ribbons you can decorate them in any fashion you desire. Perhaps time is a factor, if so you can then purchase wedding favors that are already designed but use them in a unique way.
Remember, this is your wedding and you can have it anyway you want. If you want to have extremely crazy looking wedding favors to create a sense of the unique, go right ahead. If going crazy and being out there isn't the thing for you, don't worry; you can still have unique wedding favors that are still quite traditional.
The important thing about using unique wedding favors at your wedding is that they reflect who you and your future spouse really are. Let your personality flow, have fun with it and your theme or choice of wedding favors will help create an even better time for your family, friends and yourselves.
Wedding Favors are one of the easiest and cheapest ways you can add your own personal flare and touch to that special day. DiamondEngagementRing.com information and a special section of links to cool Wedding Favors.
Wedding favors run the gamut of napkins and matchbooks to candles and mirrors. In fact, you are completely unlimited to the kinds of decorations and wedding favors you incorporate into your wedding design and aura.
If you and your fiancé are extremely into one type of hobby or a lifestyle, you can use this to create a personalized wedding that is completely unique. Create your wedding favors out of objects or scaled down versions of objects that reflect the particular hobby or lifestyle that is unique to you and the one you are going to marry.
In fact, one of the best ways to bring unique wedding favors into the plans of your wedding is to create them yourself or to have an artisan or crafter create them for you. Of course, this can be tedious and if you're not careful could add to your wedding costs but the effect may well be worth it. With that being said, the costs can be offset by getting started on them early in the wedding stages, buying them in bulk or when they are on sale.
A quick and easy way to create unique wedding favors is to purchase blank stock versions that are close to what your looking for and using paints and ribbons you can decorate them in any fashion you desire. Perhaps time is a factor, if so you can then purchase wedding favors that are already designed but use them in a unique way.
Remember, this is your wedding and you can have it anyway you want. If you want to have extremely crazy looking wedding favors to create a sense of the unique, go right ahead. If going crazy and being out there isn't the thing for you, don't worry; you can still have unique wedding favors that are still quite traditional.
The important thing about using unique wedding favors at your wedding is that they reflect who you and your future spouse really are. Let your personality flow, have fun with it and your theme or choice of wedding favors will help create an even better time for your family, friends and yourselves.
Wedding Favors are one of the easiest and cheapest ways you can add your own personal flare and touch to that special day. DiamondEngagementRing.com information and a special section of links to cool Wedding Favors.
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Choosing the right Wedding Officiant
When it comes to selecting the perfect officiant for your wedding ceremony, keep several things in mind and ask yourself these questions. First, do you want an officiant that is affiliated with a particular religion to perform your ceremony? Do you want a spiritual but not necessarily religious ceremony? Where will your ceremony be held? Will your officiant agree to what you want in a ceremony?
When interviewing officiants, (and interview more than one) make sure that you feel comfortable with that person. Never let an officiant push you into any quick decisions. This is the most important day in your life. Your wedding officiant is your co-creator, consultant and advisor of yourceremony, there to perform your ceremony with professionalism and heart, always keeping the focus on you.
When interviewing officiants, (and interview more than one) make sure that you feel comfortable with that person. Never let an officiant push you into any quick decisions. This is the most important day in your life. Your wedding officiant is your co-creator, consultant and advisor of yourceremony, there to perform your ceremony with professionalism and heart, always keeping the focus on you.
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So You Want to Get Married in France
France the land of over thirty thousand castles is an amazing country to choose to hold your wedding ceremony. However a civil wedding in France requires legal procedures and advance planning, as well as a minimum stay of 4 weeks and blood tests to complete the necessary documentation prior to the wedding.
As this is usually difficult to arrange, many couples opt to have a legal wedding in their own country, before flying to France for a religious ceremony held at an amazing location like a fairytale chateau in the Loire Valley or in Paris and they then honeymoon in France. Either type of ceremony in France will offer you a romantic and picturesque setting for your special day.
A civil marriage is obligatory in France and religious ceremonies, which are optional, are not legally binding in any way and can only be performed after the civil ceremony. To be legal, a marriage in France needs to be performed by a French civil authority. In practice this means that the mayor or his legally authorized replacement performs the marriage ceremony.
For a civil ceremony there is a condition of residency in France which one of the parties to be married must comply with. One of the parties must reside in the town or the arrondissement if in Paris, for the 30 days prior to the marriage. In addition to these 30 days, French law requires the publication of the marriage banns at City Hall for ten days which makes a total residency requirement of 40 days before the ceremony can be scheduled to take place at City Hall.
Documents for a civil ceremony are as follows:
1. Birth certificate not from a hospital but from the official government Bureau for recording births like the Bureau of Vital Records in America.
2. A notarized "Affidavit of Law" (Certificat de Coutume), drawn up by an attorney in law licensed in the State of residence of the party, stating:
- that this person is free to marry
- that the marriage to be performed in France will be recognized as valid in their home country
- and that publication of marriage banns is not required in their home country, neither under States nor Federal law.
3. In the case of previous marriages, a certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse or a certified copy of the final divorce decree needs to be produced.
4. Prenuptial certificate of health issued not more than 2 months prior to the date of the marriage by a medical doctor after:
- serological tests for syphilis,
- serological tests to determine blood types and possibly the presence of irregular anti-bodies,
- and further for females also serological tests for rubella and toxoplasma.
It is possible to have these tests done in France.
All foreign documents need be legalized prior to being presented in the French authorities. American documents can be legalized by obtaining the Apostille provided for by the Hague Convention which was signed by the United States on October 15, 1981. The apostille is usually obtained through the office of the Secretary of State of whatever state the document was issued in.
Regarding prenuptial agreements, if no special measures are taken by the parties with a French Notary or an attorney at law in the States, prior to the marriage, then they are considered married under the communaute reduite aux acquets. This means that what each party owns personally prior to the marriage, or whatever comes to them afterwards through inheritance, remains their own property. Only what is acquired during the marriage is owned equally by both parties.
In all cases, it is recommended that the couple contact the Marriage Bureau of City hall upon arrival in France as extra documents may be required, such as a residence affidavit. All the documents above must be translated into French for presentation to French officials. Translations can be done in the United States by a Translating Agency or by a certified translator in France. If the translations are done in the United States the translations as well as the original of the document must be presented to the French Consulate General for verification.
American citizens holding ordinary American passports are not required to obtain a visa for a trip to France as long as they do not stay longer than three months. The visa exemption does not apply to members of airline crews or to journalists no matter what the length of their stay. American citizens holding diplomatic or official passports must obtain a visa before going to France no matter what the length of their stay. Other foreign nationals must check with the visa section of the Consulate General of France.
As the legal requirements for getting married in France are complex and may be reviewed or amended at any time, it is recommended that you engage a competent wedding planner if you wish to get married in France. Not only will she advise you on up-to-date legal requirements she can assist you with every little detail for your special day.
A fairytale castle in France is a magical location for your wedding vows.
Author: Madame Corina Clemence runs a romantic fairytale luxury castle near Blois.
As this is usually difficult to arrange, many couples opt to have a legal wedding in their own country, before flying to France for a religious ceremony held at an amazing location like a fairytale chateau in the Loire Valley or in Paris and they then honeymoon in France. Either type of ceremony in France will offer you a romantic and picturesque setting for your special day.
A civil marriage is obligatory in France and religious ceremonies, which are optional, are not legally binding in any way and can only be performed after the civil ceremony. To be legal, a marriage in France needs to be performed by a French civil authority. In practice this means that the mayor or his legally authorized replacement performs the marriage ceremony.
For a civil ceremony there is a condition of residency in France which one of the parties to be married must comply with. One of the parties must reside in the town or the arrondissement if in Paris, for the 30 days prior to the marriage. In addition to these 30 days, French law requires the publication of the marriage banns at City Hall for ten days which makes a total residency requirement of 40 days before the ceremony can be scheduled to take place at City Hall.
Documents for a civil ceremony are as follows:
1. Birth certificate not from a hospital but from the official government Bureau for recording births like the Bureau of Vital Records in America.
2. A notarized "Affidavit of Law" (Certificat de Coutume), drawn up by an attorney in law licensed in the State of residence of the party, stating:
- that this person is free to marry
- that the marriage to be performed in France will be recognized as valid in their home country
- and that publication of marriage banns is not required in their home country, neither under States nor Federal law.
3. In the case of previous marriages, a certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse or a certified copy of the final divorce decree needs to be produced.
4. Prenuptial certificate of health issued not more than 2 months prior to the date of the marriage by a medical doctor after:
- serological tests for syphilis,
- serological tests to determine blood types and possibly the presence of irregular anti-bodies,
- and further for females also serological tests for rubella and toxoplasma.
It is possible to have these tests done in France.
All foreign documents need be legalized prior to being presented in the French authorities. American documents can be legalized by obtaining the Apostille provided for by the Hague Convention which was signed by the United States on October 15, 1981. The apostille is usually obtained through the office of the Secretary of State of whatever state the document was issued in.
Regarding prenuptial agreements, if no special measures are taken by the parties with a French Notary or an attorney at law in the States, prior to the marriage, then they are considered married under the communaute reduite aux acquets. This means that what each party owns personally prior to the marriage, or whatever comes to them afterwards through inheritance, remains their own property. Only what is acquired during the marriage is owned equally by both parties.
In all cases, it is recommended that the couple contact the Marriage Bureau of City hall upon arrival in France as extra documents may be required, such as a residence affidavit. All the documents above must be translated into French for presentation to French officials. Translations can be done in the United States by a Translating Agency or by a certified translator in France. If the translations are done in the United States the translations as well as the original of the document must be presented to the French Consulate General for verification.
American citizens holding ordinary American passports are not required to obtain a visa for a trip to France as long as they do not stay longer than three months. The visa exemption does not apply to members of airline crews or to journalists no matter what the length of their stay. American citizens holding diplomatic or official passports must obtain a visa before going to France no matter what the length of their stay. Other foreign nationals must check with the visa section of the Consulate General of France.
As the legal requirements for getting married in France are complex and may be reviewed or amended at any time, it is recommended that you engage a competent wedding planner if you wish to get married in France. Not only will she advise you on up-to-date legal requirements she can assist you with every little detail for your special day.
A fairytale castle in France is a magical location for your wedding vows.
Author: Madame Corina Clemence runs a romantic fairytale luxury castle near Blois.
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Custom Handmade Wedding Invitations Add a Special Touch To Your Wedding
When having your wedding, you'll want to create lasting memories and make it a special experience for everyone involved. Make your wedding truly unique and create a special touch for you and your guests by including custom handmade wedding invitations. Many couples use custom handmade wedding invitations to help introduce the weddings theme to the guests.
Custom handmade wedding invitations should also be created to compliment the theme of your wedding. You'll also want to use the same designs for your thank you cards, program sheets, and any other stationary you plan on plan on giving to your guests.
To start off, just get some ideas from other custom handmade wedding invitations on the web. A quick search will reveal many different kinds of samples you can look over. Many companies which offer custom handmade wedding invitations usually carry a bunch of different catalogs and collections which you can go through. Hopefully, after going over other handmade wedding invitations you'll be able to get a rough idea of what you would like your wedding invitations to look like.
Don't forget to think about the theme of your wedding when you're creating your wedding invitations. It's important to have the same uniform look and feel for all materials you use, just about everything. The custom handmade wedding invitations should include design colors that harmonize with the color and feel of the paper. Also, pay particular attention to what fonts and other graphic designs you want to use. These kinds of design aspects all play vital roles in the overall look and feel of your custom handmade wedding invitation.
If you're feeling really creative, you might also opt to use real dried flowers placed carefully on your custom handmade wedding invitation. These kinds of unique touches will really make your handmade wedding invitation something to remember.
Custom handmade wedding invitations should also be created to compliment the theme of your wedding. You'll also want to use the same designs for your thank you cards, program sheets, and any other stationary you plan on plan on giving to your guests.
To start off, just get some ideas from other custom handmade wedding invitations on the web. A quick search will reveal many different kinds of samples you can look over. Many companies which offer custom handmade wedding invitations usually carry a bunch of different catalogs and collections which you can go through. Hopefully, after going over other handmade wedding invitations you'll be able to get a rough idea of what you would like your wedding invitations to look like.
Don't forget to think about the theme of your wedding when you're creating your wedding invitations. It's important to have the same uniform look and feel for all materials you use, just about everything. The custom handmade wedding invitations should include design colors that harmonize with the color and feel of the paper. Also, pay particular attention to what fonts and other graphic designs you want to use. These kinds of design aspects all play vital roles in the overall look and feel of your custom handmade wedding invitation.
If you're feeling really creative, you might also opt to use real dried flowers placed carefully on your custom handmade wedding invitation. These kinds of unique touches will really make your handmade wedding invitation something to remember.
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Will Marriage Counseling Mend Your Marriage?
People who are married should expect to have a rich and satisfying married life but sometimes things do go wrong in the course of the marriage and then the services of an experienced marriage counselor may be required to help them to understand their problems and get their marriage back on track once more.
There are many reasons why married couples end up having to go through marriage counseling. Human nature being as complex as it is means that there are endless psychological permutations between two different people and when problems in their marriage occur it can be very difficult to deal with the varying emotions and outlooks of the two people involved. The vast majority of marriages are faced with problems at some point and it is sad to note that many marriages don't manage to overcome them and end tragically in the divorce court.
Marriage counseling can be fairly effective in a lot of cases and can often save a marriage from totally breaking down but some marriages have been in such a bad state for so long that they cannot be saved despite the best efforts of a marriage counselor. A marriage is basically a partnership after all, and for it to be saved requires that both partners have a real desire for the marriage to work out otherwise there is very little point in trying to save it.
Sadly, marriage counseling is often sought only when the marriage is in crisis and it may have taken many years to get to that stage. Many married couples have kept their problems bottled-up inside but sooner or later there is a spark which makes these problems burst into life and makes the couple realise that immediate action must be taken to stop the marriage from ending up in the divorce court. That is when the expertise of an experienced marriage counselor may be the only way to save the marriage.
Usually, the wife and husband attend a number of counseling sessions together to discuss their marriage problems. The marriage counselor will try to help them to understand their problem and then he or she will work with them to find solutions to the problem.
Studies into marriage counselling have indicated that it has beneficial effects on the health, both mental and physical, of an individual and can improve the relationship between a married couple.
The mere act of going to a marriage counselor, however, is no guarantee that the marriage can be saved because no one can make two people in conflict get along together unless there are some changes made in the attitude of at least one, if not both, of the two persons involved. No marriage can be saved if the couple fail to suspend their egos and realise that they may be partly responsible for the marriage breakdown.
In the final analysis marriages, like most things in life, require constant maintenance to forestall problems Remember this and you should never need a marriage counselor.
Author: Anthony Bradley writes for Save Your Marriage To read more articles about marriage go right here.For an original version of this and other articles about marriage visit Marriage Articles. Feel free to use this article on your website, in your newsletter, in your e-book or in other publications provided that the article is reproduced as is, including the author information and all website links.
There are many reasons why married couples end up having to go through marriage counseling. Human nature being as complex as it is means that there are endless psychological permutations between two different people and when problems in their marriage occur it can be very difficult to deal with the varying emotions and outlooks of the two people involved. The vast majority of marriages are faced with problems at some point and it is sad to note that many marriages don't manage to overcome them and end tragically in the divorce court.
Marriage counseling can be fairly effective in a lot of cases and can often save a marriage from totally breaking down but some marriages have been in such a bad state for so long that they cannot be saved despite the best efforts of a marriage counselor. A marriage is basically a partnership after all, and for it to be saved requires that both partners have a real desire for the marriage to work out otherwise there is very little point in trying to save it.
Sadly, marriage counseling is often sought only when the marriage is in crisis and it may have taken many years to get to that stage. Many married couples have kept their problems bottled-up inside but sooner or later there is a spark which makes these problems burst into life and makes the couple realise that immediate action must be taken to stop the marriage from ending up in the divorce court. That is when the expertise of an experienced marriage counselor may be the only way to save the marriage.
Usually, the wife and husband attend a number of counseling sessions together to discuss their marriage problems. The marriage counselor will try to help them to understand their problem and then he or she will work with them to find solutions to the problem.
Studies into marriage counselling have indicated that it has beneficial effects on the health, both mental and physical, of an individual and can improve the relationship between a married couple.
The mere act of going to a marriage counselor, however, is no guarantee that the marriage can be saved because no one can make two people in conflict get along together unless there are some changes made in the attitude of at least one, if not both, of the two persons involved. No marriage can be saved if the couple fail to suspend their egos and realise that they may be partly responsible for the marriage breakdown.
In the final analysis marriages, like most things in life, require constant maintenance to forestall problems Remember this and you should never need a marriage counselor.
Author: Anthony Bradley writes for Save Your Marriage To read more articles about marriage go right here.For an original version of this and other articles about marriage visit Marriage Articles. Feel free to use this article on your website, in your newsletter, in your e-book or in other publications provided that the article is reproduced as is, including the author information and all website links.
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Remembering Your Wedding Day: 4 Ways to Capture & Preserve Your Wedding Memories Forever
Imagine this scene: Your wedding day, the day you have planned for months, has finally arrived. You are ready. Family and friends are gathered and you just cannot wait to have fun with everyone in celebration of this glorious day!
Are you imagining gliding blissfully around the wedding reception and stopping to catch up with all the friends and family attending your wedding? Are you imagining being showered with compliments as to what a fantastic day they're having and how generally fabulous you are?
Unfortunately, the actual reality of most brides' wedding day tends to be different. A recent Instant Forever wedding day survey showed that 71 percent of the couples surveyed spent only a few moments of their wedding day with their guests!
So how can you capture your wedding day memories with your guests to enjoy for years to come?
There are many options to choose from. How do you know which one is best for you? I've pulled together and reviewed some options to help you decide how you will capture your wedding day memories.
1. Traditional Wedding Guest Book
Guest books are a popular option for weddings. They're available in a wide range of colours and prices to fit most budgets, and many stationers are able to make the guest book match your wedding stationery for added wedding elegance.
Here are the pros and cons of a traditional wedding guest book:
Pros: - Available to suit every budget and size of wedding. - It's reasonably simple to organise - you can either ask guests to complete it at their table during the reception or you can set-up a 'signing table' - just make sure that your guests know it's there!
Cons: - The finished result can be uninspiring to look at. It's just pages and pages of names and addresses - and it doesn't really capture your wedding day special moments.
2. Instant Polaroid Photo Guest Book
Polaroid Guest Books take the traditional guest book to an all new level. Instant Polaroid Photo Guest Books are a unique "marriage" of a photo album and a guest book. You're guests will absolutely love taking the instant Polaroid pictures, slipping them into the specially designed picture slots and finishing with their personalised messages.
Here are the pros and cons of an instant Polaroid photo guest book:
Pros: - Available in a range of colours to match your wedding theme. - A great way to interact with all your guests. - Captures photos of all your guests, along with their personal messages. - It's an instant wedding memento that you can take away from the reception as soon as it's over - without waiting for processing or photographers' proofs.
Cons: - It's slightly more to organise than a traditional guest book. However, you can make it easier by putting a wedding attendant or close family member or friend in charge of the photo guest books to ensure they are used and enjoyed by all the guests.
3. Signature Frame
As most couples splash out on their wedding photography, chances are you'll have some fantastic wedding photographs to display with pride. A signature frame refers to the cardboard mount around your chosen photo, which your guests sign at the wedding, for you to keep. Once you've decided on the size of photo you want, you can buy a mount and frame from any local framing shop.
Here are the pros and cons of a signature frame:
Pros: - A great way to display your best couple photos or wedding photos at the wedding. - A great way to interact with your guests. - Easy to organise. The only thing required is leaving the photo mount on an easel in your reception area with a nice pen at hand for guests to sign.
Cons: -Unless you get an enormous mount, there isn't much space for your guests to write a personalized message to the couple.
4. Video Diary
Another interesting alternative is the creation of a video diary. This can work in a number of ways:
1) Hire a professional videographer. They can set up a separate room and camera for your guests to visit 'Big Brother' style.
2) Hire video booths.
3) Ask a friend to ask each guest a number of questions for the video diary. Example questions include: 'How do you know the bride or groom?' and 'What are your wishes for the bride and groom?'
Here are the pros and cons of a video diary:
Pros: - It allows your guests to create some very funny messages once people let their hair down after having a drink or two!
Cons: - Can be expensive if done professionally. Prices for a video booth can also be costly. - Some guests may be particularly camera shy and not keen on being captured on film. - Needs some pretty involved before-during-after wedding organisation to encourage guests to use it. - Certainly not an instant memento. You may have to wait a few weeks or months to receive the finished video.
Helen Rankin, Founder of Instant Forever and distributor of Adesso Albums in the UK and Europe, helps you capture your wedding memories forever. The Adesso Album is the only wedding photo guest book alternative that captures your wedding event in an Instant in both pictures and words, and preserves it Forever. To capture your wedding in an instant go to: http://www.instantforever.com
Are you imagining gliding blissfully around the wedding reception and stopping to catch up with all the friends and family attending your wedding? Are you imagining being showered with compliments as to what a fantastic day they're having and how generally fabulous you are?
Unfortunately, the actual reality of most brides' wedding day tends to be different. A recent Instant Forever wedding day survey showed that 71 percent of the couples surveyed spent only a few moments of their wedding day with their guests!
So how can you capture your wedding day memories with your guests to enjoy for years to come?
There are many options to choose from. How do you know which one is best for you? I've pulled together and reviewed some options to help you decide how you will capture your wedding day memories.
1. Traditional Wedding Guest Book
Guest books are a popular option for weddings. They're available in a wide range of colours and prices to fit most budgets, and many stationers are able to make the guest book match your wedding stationery for added wedding elegance.
Here are the pros and cons of a traditional wedding guest book:
Pros: - Available to suit every budget and size of wedding. - It's reasonably simple to organise - you can either ask guests to complete it at their table during the reception or you can set-up a 'signing table' - just make sure that your guests know it's there!
Cons: - The finished result can be uninspiring to look at. It's just pages and pages of names and addresses - and it doesn't really capture your wedding day special moments.
2. Instant Polaroid Photo Guest Book
Polaroid Guest Books take the traditional guest book to an all new level. Instant Polaroid Photo Guest Books are a unique "marriage" of a photo album and a guest book. You're guests will absolutely love taking the instant Polaroid pictures, slipping them into the specially designed picture slots and finishing with their personalised messages.
Here are the pros and cons of an instant Polaroid photo guest book:
Pros: - Available in a range of colours to match your wedding theme. - A great way to interact with all your guests. - Captures photos of all your guests, along with their personal messages. - It's an instant wedding memento that you can take away from the reception as soon as it's over - without waiting for processing or photographers' proofs.
Cons: - It's slightly more to organise than a traditional guest book. However, you can make it easier by putting a wedding attendant or close family member or friend in charge of the photo guest books to ensure they are used and enjoyed by all the guests.
3. Signature Frame
As most couples splash out on their wedding photography, chances are you'll have some fantastic wedding photographs to display with pride. A signature frame refers to the cardboard mount around your chosen photo, which your guests sign at the wedding, for you to keep. Once you've decided on the size of photo you want, you can buy a mount and frame from any local framing shop.
Here are the pros and cons of a signature frame:
Pros: - A great way to display your best couple photos or wedding photos at the wedding. - A great way to interact with your guests. - Easy to organise. The only thing required is leaving the photo mount on an easel in your reception area with a nice pen at hand for guests to sign.
Cons: -Unless you get an enormous mount, there isn't much space for your guests to write a personalized message to the couple.
4. Video Diary
Another interesting alternative is the creation of a video diary. This can work in a number of ways:
1) Hire a professional videographer. They can set up a separate room and camera for your guests to visit 'Big Brother' style.
2) Hire video booths.
3) Ask a friend to ask each guest a number of questions for the video diary. Example questions include: 'How do you know the bride or groom?' and 'What are your wishes for the bride and groom?'
Here are the pros and cons of a video diary:
Pros: - It allows your guests to create some very funny messages once people let their hair down after having a drink or two!
Cons: - Can be expensive if done professionally. Prices for a video booth can also be costly. - Some guests may be particularly camera shy and not keen on being captured on film. - Needs some pretty involved before-during-after wedding organisation to encourage guests to use it. - Certainly not an instant memento. You may have to wait a few weeks or months to receive the finished video.
Helen Rankin, Founder of Instant Forever and distributor of Adesso Albums in the UK and Europe, helps you capture your wedding memories forever. The Adesso Album is the only wedding photo guest book alternative that captures your wedding event in an Instant in both pictures and words, and preserves it Forever. To capture your wedding in an instant go to: http://www.instantforever.com
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